Sofia,
I really can't call you my baby girl anymore. Whenever I call you my baby girl, you say "Not baby." You're two years old today! You've gotten so big since I wrote you the letter last year.
So many things have happened since you turned one. We moved into a house while Daddy stayed in the apartment. The apartment was your first home, it was where you learned to walk, talk, and so much about the world. It was the place where you changed from a tiny baby into a remarkable little girl. We've only been in our house a few weeks, but you love having more room to run around and the backyard is your favorite thing in the world. You love being outside, I just hope you never ask to go camping as a family, because that's going to be a struggle for me.
We got you a big girl bed a few months ago and you absolutely love it. You love that you can get out of bed and crawl into mine and Madre's whenever you feel like it. You are quite the independent little girl. You don't like when Daddy, Madre or I try to help you with anything, you'll try anything, but don't hesitate to ask for help when you can tell you need it.
There's something Madre and I haven't told you yet and you're going to know long before you finally see this letter in sixteen years. You're going to be a big sister in about seven months and you're going to be an amazing big sister! I never wanted children of my own, but then Madre told me you were coming and my whole world changed. I can't imagine my life without you. I never knew what love at first sight felt like until I saw your first ultrasound.
I know I said it in my letter to you last year, but I'm going to say it again. You couldn't be more mine than if I had carried you myself. I hope you know that I'm just as much your mother as Madre is. When you were a baby, I was the only one who could calm you down when you would cry in the middle of the night. You love cuddling with me more than you do Madre. Don't tell her, but I'm kind of glad you do. It gives us a bond you don't have with her or Daddy.
What have I learned from you since you turned one? I've learned that you surprise me each and every day. Whether you're trying to tell me about something you did in day care, or just playing with your toys, you surprise and amaze me constantly.
Happy Birthday Sweetie!
Love,
Mommy